Ferrules - Polymeric

polymeric ferrules

Valco zero volume ferrules may be used with all Valco fittings and with those of most other manufacturers. Polymeric ferrules seal by the increased friction from compression, with make up usually taking only about a 1/4 turn beyond the point where the ferrule first starts to grab the tubing.

Maximum pressure varies with different combinations of tubing and ferrule materials. If you have questions about a particular tubing/ferrule combination, consult our technical staff.

Select a material below to view sizes and product numbers:

PTFE, virgin

PTFE, glass-filled

FEP

PFA

CTFE

Polyimide, graphite

Polyimide, Valcon

Polyimide, virgin

Virgin PTFE ferrules - package of 10

Properties: inert: very soft, cold flows easily; produced as Teflon®

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5TF-10*
1/16" ZF1TF-10
1/8" ZF2TF-10
1/4" ZF4TF-10
3/8" ZF6TF-10
1/2" ZF8TF-10

* Available as a special-order item

Glass-filled PTFE ferrules - package of 10

Properties: inert, mechanically stable

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5TFG-10
1/16" ZF1TFG-10
1/8" ZF2TFG-10
1/4" ZF4TFG-10
3/8" ZF6TFG-10*
1/2" ZF8TFG-10*

* Available as a special-order item

FEP ferrules - package of 10

Properties: chemical resistance equals PTFE, but lower creep and higher friction

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5FEP-10
1/16" ZF1FEP-10*
1/8" ZF2FEP-10
1/4" ZF4FEP-10*
3/8" ZF6FEP-10*
1/2" ZF8FEP-10*

* Available as a special-order item

PFA ferrules - package of 10

Properties: chemically and mechanically similar to FEP; more rigid than PTFE or FEP

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5PFA-10*
1/16" ZF1PFA-10
1/8" ZF2PFA-10*
1/4" ZF4PFA-10*
3/8" ZF6PFA-10*
1/2" ZF8PFA-10*

* Available as a special-order item

CTFE ferrules - package of 10

Properties: resists all inorganic corrosives; produced as Kel-F®

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5KF-10*
1/16" ZF1KF-10
1/8" ZF2KF-10
1/4" ZF4KF-10*
3/8" ZF6KF-10*
1/2" ZF8KF-10*

* Available as a special-order item

Graphite polyimide ferrules - package of 5

Properties: soft, easy to form

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5GV-5
1/16" ZF1GV-5
1/8" ZF2GV-5*
1/4" ZF4GV-5*
3/8" ZF6GV-5*
1/2" ZF8GV-5*

* Available as a special-order item

Valcon polyimide ferrules - package of 5

Properties: high temp, graphite reinforced

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5V-5
1/16" ZF1V-5
1/8" ZF2V-5
1/4" ZF4V-5
3/8" ZF6V-5*
1/2" ZF8V-5*

* Available as a special-order item

Virgin polyimide ferrules - package of 5

Properties: high temp, electrical insulator

Size Product No.
1/32" ZF.5V1-5*
1/16" ZF1V1-5*
1/8" ZF2V1-5*
1/4" ZF4V1-5*
3/8" ZF6V1-5*
1/2" ZF8V1-5*

* Available as a special-order item

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POLYMERS AT A GLANCE

  • CTFE
    Resists all inorganic corrosives; produced as Kel-F®
  • FEP
    Chemical resistance equals PTFE, but lower creep and higher friction
  • PFA
    Chemically and mechanically similar to FEP; more rigid than PTFE or FEP
  • PTFE, glass filled
    Inert, mechanically stable
  • PTFE, virgin
    Inert: very soft, cold flows easily; produced as Teflon®
  • Polyimide, graphite
    Soft, easy to form
  • Polyimide, Valcon
    High temp, graphite reinforced
  • Polyimide, virgin
    High temp, electrical insulator